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9 sensational ceramic lots in May auction – chosen by expert Robert Churchill

 |  By Kendal Cooper

Colourful and sought-after ceramics shine bright in Hansons Auctioneers’ 4-day May 16-21 Antiques & Collectors sale. Pottery always takes pride of place on day two of these monthly auctions. Here ceramics valuer Robert Churchill highlights top lots coming up on May 17.

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Lots to watch

Lot 1076 | Royal Crown Derby paperweight of a North American bison, limited edition of 750 + Royal Crown Derby paperweight of a large camel and also a Royal Crown Derby paperweight of a zebra.

Lot 1079 | Unusual Royal Crown Derby 1128 pattern table fruit bowl with twin handles.

Lot 1118 | Large Worcester  blue and white round basket printed with the pinecone pattern, circa 1770.

Lot 1121 | Worcester blue and white small twin-handled sauce boat, painted with a Chinese lake scene, Circa 1758, workman mark to base.

Lot 1127 | A pair of Royal Doulton, Burslem,  Rd No 72067 gold gilt scalloped plates, hand-painted and signed by D. Dewsberry. Made for Apley Pellatt and company, circa 1900

Lot 1128 | An early Royal Doulton, Burslem Rd No 72067 scalloped plate, hand painted and signed D Dewsberry, marked dendrobrium devonianum. Devon’s dendrobium which is a species of Orchid.  Manufactured for Philips Oxford Ltd , circa 1900.

Lot 1133 | 19th Century French pink ground porcelain cache pot, painted with a bird scene on one side and a scene of a mother with her child surrounded by gilding.

Lot 1134 | A small Coalport porcelain tureen white blind moulded-dulong pattern and painted with little floral sprays. Early 19th century.

Lot 1196 | A six-place Wedgwood tea service in ‘Florentine’ pattern, including teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl, six cups and saucers and six side plates and a large plate.

Ceramics invited for auction

If you are considering selling ceramics, please get in touch for no-obligation advice and free valuations. Email Robert Churchill: [email protected] or call 01283 733988